Tunkers

A politico-religious sect of Ohio. They came from a small
German village on the Eder. They believe all will be saved; are Quakers
in plainness of dress and speech; and will neither fight, nor go to
law. Both sexes are equally eligible for any office. Celibacy is the
highest honour, but not imperative. They are also called Tumblers, and
incorrectly Dunkers. Tunker means “to dip a morsel into gravy,” “a sop
into wine,” and as they are Baptists this term has been given them; but
they call themselves “the harmless people.” (W. Hepworth Dixon: New
America, ii. 18.)